Facilities Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a specialist school where your contributions will enhance the educational environment for students. As a Facilities Assistant, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the school's facilities, ensuring safety and cleanliness while supporting the Facilities Manager. This position offers the chance to develop your skills in a rewarding setting focused on student well-being and engagement. With a commitment to high standards and innovative practices, you'll help create a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your ideas and fosters personal growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to inspire and engage young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety.
• Maintain security, cleanliness, and safety of school facilities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Resilience

Innovation

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Facilities Assistant
• Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge UB8 3HD
• Salary: £28,495.00 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent - Full Time, 52 weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are recruiting experienced Facilities Assistants to join our team at Hillingdon Manor School in Uxbridge.

About the role

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that values your ideas and aims to re-engage pupils, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety across the school.

The Facilities Assistant will perform various tasks to maintain security, cleanliness, safety, and the general upkeep of school buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, high standards, and enjoy working with students in a calm and engaging manner. Resilience and innovation are essential traits.

Contributing to the development of our school is important, and we seek individuals with energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards. You should be able to inspire and engage young people.

This role offers opportunities to develop skills and gain experience in a challenging and rewarding environment.

• Previous maintenance experience is required.

About Us

Hillingdon Manor Secondary School provides specialist education for approximately 185 pupils aged 11-19. We focus on smaller class sizes and tailored qualifications based on individual needs.

Our goal is to support each pupil to reach their potential and lead fulfilling lives, in a safe and supportive environment, thanks to our dedicated team of professionals.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to individuals with autism and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in implementing innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are priorities, and we offer an excellent reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support (including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support)

Most importantly, your role will positively impact the lives of the pupils we serve.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We may close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.